Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL220
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST500
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Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-565UZ was revealed 7 months before the TL220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung TL220
| SP-565UZ | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| TL220 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung TL220
| SP-565UZ | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the TL220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and TL220 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TL220.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL220 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung TL220 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ST500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 30 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $400 | $90 |